March 4 2005, International Edition

The University of Melbourne Alumni Newsletter, published monthly.

Alumnus wins $200 account at Bookshop

Congratulations to alumnus Vicky Au (BA, BSc Hons 2000), pictured right, who was thrilled to win a $200 account at the Melbourne University Bookshop. Vicky's name was randomly selected from a list of everyone who updated their contact details online during February.

If you would like to be the next winner, simply update your contact details during March and you will go into the draw. Every month, one lucky alumnus will receive a book voucher valued at $200 from the Melbourne University Bookshop. Vouchers are redeemable from any country. View the terms and conditions (PDF, 19k).

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Alumni profiles

JOHN SCHAUBLE Bachelor of Arts (Hons) 1981, Bachelor of Laws 1982, Bachelor of Letters 1991 Senior Journalist, The Age, MELBOURNE Always on the lookout for a good story, journalist John Schauble's career has led him through the depths China, North Korea and Mongolia and back to Australia where he is now working as a senior journalist for The Age. John's reportage has covered an astonishing array of topics - from notorious murder trials to raging bushfires. more

AIZNIN SULAIMAN Bachelor of Laws 1985 Legal Adviser, MALAYSIA Aiznin Sulaiman realised that studying was important, but the real lessons in life come 'after you hang the scroll on the wall'. Thus he tried to change the legal landscape in the highest court in Malaysia, then joined the navy and sailed the seven seas. Aiznin is now working as a Legal Adviser. more

University news

LAW STUDENT WORKS WITH HICKS DEFENCE TEAM
University of Melbourne Law student Sarah Finnin has just returned from a three month 'tour of duty' with the US military's David Hicks defence team in Washington DC. more

TOP GLOBAL RANKING FOR HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
The University of Melbourne has received top global rankings in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. In The UK Times Higher Education Supplement (2004), Melbourne was ranked 12th globally in social science disciplines. In arts and humanities, Melbourne was placed in the top 50 universities - one of only two Australian institutions in this ranking. more

BOLLYWOOD FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT TSUNAMI SURVIVORS
A Bollywood music and dance extravaganza, featuring a performance by world class Afghani sitar player Khalil Gudaz, will be held at the University of Melbourne on March 5 to help raise money for tsunami survivors. more

AWARD TO UNI AS 'EMPLOYER OF CHOICE' FOR WOMEN
The University of Melbourne has been named an Australian employer of choice for women based on policies and programs that have seen, among other gains, women grow in prominence at senior executive level and in other academic and general staff leadership positions. more

More news from the University of Melbourne is available online.

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Research news

FALLING DOWN… IT'S AN AGE-OLD PROBLEM
Understanding why older people trip, what happens to the neck in whiplash, and how the design of knee and shoulder joint replacements can be improved are just some of the projects being undertaken in a new biomechanics research program at the University of Melbourne. more

FAULTY BRAIN BRAKES MAY DRIVE ADDICTION
Melbourne researchers have put forward a new theory of addiction that suggests a faulty braking mechanism in the brain may be to blame for the lack of control addicts seem to have, even when they know the consequences of their actions could be devastating. more

CAN QUITTING REVERSE BONE LOSS CAUSED BY SMOKING?
University of Melbourne researchers are conducting a major study into how smoking affects bone health and particularly whether quitting can reverse the damaging effects of smoking on bone. more

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Network News

ALUMNI IN HONG KONG
The Alumni Association of the University of Melbourne (Hong Kong) is an active and diverse group of alumni who arrange regular social events, careers functions and networking activities. All University of Melbourne alumni currently residing in Hong Kong are encouraged to join the Association.

ALUMNI IN SRI LANKA
The President of the Alumni Association of the University of Melbourne (Sri Lanka), Archt. V.N.C. Gunasekera, will hold a Special Meeting to discuss the future of the Sri Lankan alumni chapter. If you are currently residing in Sri Lanka and would be interested in attending, please contact Archt. V.N.C. Gunasekera or on 2820849 / 2824843 / 2820762.

For more information about alumni networks around the globe, see Alumni Networks.

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Faculty news & events

LAND AND FOOD RESOURCES
Help us promote great careers in land and food resources. We are currently collating the Land and Food Resources brochures for 2006 and if you are a graduate from our faculty, it would be great if we could include your profile! Prospective students find profiles very useful when deciding on what course to choose when they finish school. It is easy to submit your story by completing the on-line form.

ENGINEERING
The Faculty of Engineering history book Increasing Momentum: Engineering at the University of Melbourne 1861-2004 by Dr Carolyn Rasmussen, MUP was published last year. Cost per copy: $65 for non-alumni, $60 for alumni plus post and packing. According to The Australian, 'Carolyn Rasmussen's highly readable and fascinatingly illustrated history will appeal not only to the alumni signalled in the subtitle, but also to general readers interested in the history of science and broader issues of technological development in Australia.' Contact Helen Whyte, Engineering Foundation.

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